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Good Dog Retirement Home

All dogs go to heaven,
but first they come here.

501c3 hospice home for senior & disabled dogs | OR

Companion Animal Death Doula | University of Vermont

10/23/2026

I don’t even know how to write this, but Peanut passed away early this morning.

It’s no secret that she was one of our favorites. But on top of that, she was such a foundational aspect to our daily routine. Peanut was a picky little princess and so much of our lives have been molded around her.

We had Peanut for just over 5 years, which is a long time in this house. She has known all but our first dog. She has had so many friends come and go, and she was always my comfort for when we’d lose one. Or even just when I had a bad day.

She started with Hazel's House, and I fell in love the moment I saw her little face. We adopted her and her sister Baby in October 2021. Baby left us in September 2024 but Peanut has remained a constant.

We always say that our first senior rescue, Trixie, was the catalyst to continuing to take in older and medically needy dogs. But Peanut was the catalyst for making it a non profit. Without Baby and Peanut we wouldn’t have known Brittany who founded Hazel’s House, who has been such a dear mentor to us in all of this.

Looking back on our time with her, there isn’t a single thing I regret or would change. Which is hard to say about any relationship, animal or human. We loved her as fiercely as we possibly could, and she gave the same love in return.

We love you so much Peanut. Until we meet again.

10.09.21 - 10.22.26

10/19/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share that Button passed away in his sleep just before midnight on Friday.

Button was a transfer from Multnomah County Animal Services in March of last year. He was found as a stray, but at 15 he was too old and had too many medical issues for adoption. We picked him up on his final day before planned euthanasia, so this little guy got a year and a half of bonus time.

Bubby loved burrowing into blankets, as chihuahuas do, and could fall asleep just about anywhere. He even got to meet a dog we think may have been his sister, another MCAS stray taken in by a different rescue around the same time.

Rest easy, bubbin boy.

08/30/2026

Typical Snicklefritz

09/20/2025

Sweet Button got to go on an adventure last weekend!

hnbarescue posted about an older gal, Moo, and we thought she looked an awful lot like Button. Both dogs were picked up by multcopets and they had a ton of similarities, both medically and visually.

We planned a meetup with Moo’s foster, and these two got to meet/be reacquainted! We aren’t sure if they’re siblings since they didn’t seem to recognize each other, but we’re not ruling it out either ♥️

05/07/2025

I think Button wants to go for a walk…

03/24/2025

Molly is settling in well and we’re very thankful to Hazel's House for calling us!

09/03/2024

Today we said goodbye to the smartest little dog we’ve ever met. Speed puzzle solver extraordinaire, half of the Thelma and Louise duo known as Peanut and Baby, and just all around best ever poodle doodle bean.

She taught us to slow down, be present, and enjoy the little things in life like sunshine and warm blankets.

We love you babu bean and we will miss you.

10/09/2021 - 09/02/2024

08/18/2024

"Euthanasia is too big of a responsibility to be handled lightly for human convenience or human anger."

If you've ever had to euthanize your pet, this is a great Ted Talk from the perspective of an ER Vet regarding some of the emotions surrounding that difficult decision.

Euthanasia is a decision that will echo in your mind long after the event. This talk explains that echo and why it occurs. Sarah has worked as an emergency d...

06/28/2024

When you remember that tomorrow is Friday…

06/10/2024

Goodbye Baby Baby. You were the best little princess piggy. We will miss your howling and your snuggles and your really wonky run. You were such a spunky little sass and it was an honor to give you a home for the last 15 months of your life.

She was originally a hospice foster from Hazel's House but we adopted her pretty quickly. She came from a hoarding house and was emaciated but we brought her all the way up to 3.5lbs at her peak. She was the most wonderful little nakey girl.

Love you sweet girl.

03.19.23 - 06.08.24

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Molalla, OR

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http://www.GoodDogRetirement.com/

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